Your Business StartUp Readiness Quiz

Assessment instructions:

Are you thinking about starting your own business?

You have this great idea and you’re not quite sure where to start.
Rest assured, you are not alone.

Here are 11 questions across a range of key areas. In less than 2 minutes you’ll understand your business mindset. Choose the one answer to each question that is most true for you. Your result will be emailed straight away when you finish the last question.

Are you ready? Let’s go!

Podcasts

Podcast27 DecEpisode #75GUESTIngrid Thompson

The Book Chapter Two Part Two read by Ingrid Thompson

This episode of the podcast is Ingrid reading from So You Want to Start a Business

To listen head over to iTunes: click here

Head to wherever you buy your books – either ask your local bookstore or go online

Here are some online options:

online retailer sites for Australia:

Booktopia click here

Dymocks Book store Online click here

Angus and Robertson click here

Abbeys Bookstore click here

For everywhere else in the world:

Book Depository click here

Wordery click here

Amazon click here for book or kindle

Buy the ebook right here : click here

“Thank you Ingrid for another informative, lively and fun session. Coming off our calls is a little like skydiving…my adrenaline is always pumping from all the new ideas and positivity.”

Salle Huber owner The Aware Lab

Before working with you Ingrid, I would look at the financial reports & toss them aside & not think about them because I didn’t know what I was looking for & I didn’t understand what I was looking at. Now it’s so good to have clarity & confidence. ...

Sarah, Pilates Studio Owner

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you Ingrid for all the amazing knowledge, education and inspiration you’ve provided and thank you also to everyone in this group for all the encouragement and support. I’m so glad I joined this group earlier this year because it has ...

Raechelle Bidesi, Pilates Studio Manager & Instructor at Mandurah Health Chiropractic Clinic

You have evolved my business. Even though my business was ticking along nicely I didn’t have all the systems and background. You always get me thinking about things. Thank you for everything and supporting me through all of this – both business and personal for me To feel ...

Fiona Davies, Studio owner Beachside Pilates Studio

Thanks for all your support this year. All our businesses are thriving because of your leadership and guidance. My mind has been expanded and I am in a much better place than I was this time last year. And yes, I am happier as well.

Kim Mac Kinnon, Studio Owner Think Pilates, Albury

Ingrid is an amazing coach. She covers all the aspects of business ..she is always there for you. One of the most IMPORTANT ability she has is to challenge your belief …She will show you a perspective you never thought of. Pushes you to be the best. I would give her unlimited ...

Dr Sonia Yadav, Founder and CEO of Founder Origin

Just started reading Ingrid’s book “So You Want To Start a Business” and am struggling to put it down! Being in the early stages of business myself, this is exactly what I needed. The business concepts are written in a way that is so easy to understand compared ...

Amy Smith

Ingrid is a total gem! She is clever, kind and has a sense of humour. But above all she knows her stuff. She has encouraged me to set up my own Virtual Assistant Business and has mentored me over the last 6 months. There is no way I would have done this without her support, ...

Annette Heathwood, Founder Utterly Organised VA

Ingrid has made a huge difference to the success of my business. She has stood by me and supported me through thick and thin and in many ways. One example is that early on, I loved my product (reusable shopping bags for fruit and vegetables) in all its simplicity as it was but ...

Leandra Coffey from Fruity Sacks

I am really enjoying my time and coaching with Ingrid. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with my Pilates studio. Over the time we have worked together my business has grown and I have built so much confidence with understanding how money works in my business and especially ...

Heidi Garcia, Studio Owner Heidi’s Spot, Wenatchee, WA

I have learnt a great deal from ‘Healthy Numbers’ and feel extremely lucky to have it as a resource. Ingrid teaches me practicality’s and reminds me that running a business should be fun adventure to pursue not a fearful endeavour to endure.

Cynthia White

Ingrid was really easy to work with highly productive would definitely recommend her.

Audrey Morrison

Ingrid is an extremely talented business professional. She has worked with several businesses very familiar to me, and helped them grow, and in some cases exit their businesses successfully & profitably. Ingrid is very well regarded by her clients, and her online trainings ...

Mark Hubert

I heard Ingrid speak at a Business Association and I couldn’t write enough notes as she had such smart, amazingly helpful tips to share. Her generosity and warmth combines with the best advice I’ve received so far in business. Highly recommend her to everyone!

Eliza

Thank you Ingrid! The perfect read for somebody like myself, who is looking to build their own personal brand and start a business. Particularly useful was the information surrounding business structures which is something I have been confused about.

Luke Smith

I have recently attended business presentations by Ingrid and found them to be informative, engaging and motivating. I look forward to referencing Ingrid’s book, the 7 step guide “So you want to start a business” as continuing motivation to drive my own business...

Philippe Flatt

As someone who is in the initial stages of business, Ingrid’s book SO YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS incredibly practical advice is a wonderful resource. It sits on my desk and it used often! There is so much information out there in the world about business and it is ...

Bec Bradshaw

What a wonderful event! Such interesting people sharing their insights and experiences about starting their own business, I found this really valuable and lovely to connect with like-minded people. Can’t wait to read my new book!!

Petrina McKid

Ingrid’s approach is very unique. Her book ‘So you want to start a Business, The Seven Step Guide’ really hits the nail on the head. the activities in each section have given me a lot of clarity about myself in general, my goals and who I want to become. I would...

Preethi Reddy, Dentist

I first met Ingrid on the mat in the pilates studio. She watched me evolve from a fellow client into a pilates instructor and her genuine warmth and enthusiastic support towards me as I started to spread my wings into teaching gave me such a boost and a vulnerable time. When ...

Clare Perkins

The ‘So You Want to Start a Pilates Business’ workshop is more than its title suggests. It more than lived up to any expectation I had. Ingrid doesn’t just present the facts, she teaches you how to arrive at the them. An important bonus for me was that I walked away feeling...

Ann Feighan; Pilates Instructor NSW

Starting a business with Ingrid by your side is gold – she will guide and offer advice, and bring clarity and confidence to difficult and challenging hurdles. With an upbeat, can-do attitude, Ingrid is a great counsel and friend.

Kathryn Williams

Excellent way to gain knowledge on how to start up a business! Starting from your idea and covering all aspects right through to opening and running! Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their own business!

Erin

I attended one of Ingrid’s So you want to start a Pilates Business program and it was very insightful. I also did the online program for the same topic and it was a great supplement to the face to face learning. Ingrid covered information on all areas of the business and I also...

Amy Hong; Pilates Instructor

I was lucky enough to meet Ingrid several years ago and she has repeatedly assisted me in learning business strategies and tools to keep my business relevant and growing. Her experience and knowledge will assist anyone – wherever you are in your business journey.

Louise Gooden

Erin Jones

I attended Ingrid’s “So You Want to Start a Pilates Business” this year (2017) before opening my yoga studio. Ingrid was so supportive and helpful even before attending the course. The information administrated by Ingrid was more applicable to Pilates but was ...

Monique Blackwell

Opened my eyes to a lot of aspects of running your own Pilates business that i hadn’t considered. Very informative, I found Ingrid more than helpful and accessible, I also found that the information provided can be used in running any business. I would definitely recommend this...

Nejla Parmaksiz